Wednesday, 20 June 2012

Ever have a muffin craving, and need it fixed NOW? Or maybe you just want to whip up a quick batch with minimal effort. Or perhaps your pantry is looking a bit bare, with just a stray box of pancake mix on the shelves??

This recipe uses pancake mix as a base, and any flavors can be added in!!

PANCAKE BATTER MUFFINS

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups pancake mix

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

2/3 cup water

1/4 cup canola oil

Any "add ins" you want

like chocolate chips, berries, nuts, seeds, flavourings, etc!

Directions

In a large bowl, combine pancake mix and sugar. In
another bowl, whisk the egg, water and oil. Stir into dry ingredients
just until moistened. Add a little extra water if too dry. Blend in any add ins!

Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
Bake at 400° for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 dozen.

Sunday, 13 May 2012

That's the only way I can describe last semester!
What a hectic few months it's been for me!! School really took up all my time and focus, and I had to temporarily let go of some of the things that I love to do in my free time (like blogging!). I know that I have the possibility to do anything in life, but I can't do everything! I try to remind myself this every day so I don't stretch myself too thin.

I did my best during that time to make time to cook and bake myself nutritious and delicious food, but I need to get back into the groove of healthy eating! Care to join me?

Place all ingredients in a blender or
food processor. Blend the mixture for 20 seconds. The resulting mixture
should be smooth. Spray a griddle or skillet with cooking spray. Heat
over medium heat. Pour ¼ cup of pancake mixture on the hot surface. Cook
until the panckes are dry and bubbly on the edges. Bubbles should
appear on top, as well. Turn and brown the other side.

Monday, 27 February 2012

Just a classic chocolate chip cookie with chopped up chunks of a favourite childhood treat. I mailed most of them off to a boy though... I find sharing is a good way to keep from having too many tempting tasty things in my house at once!!!

I also mailed my recently picked up copy of the Food Network magazine to him so he can pick his next victim. No I'm not even close to normal, but dating me does have some perks!

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Okay, okay, I know meatloaf isn't exactly what comes to mind when you think of tasty delicious wholesome food...it actually makes me think of some greyish nasty square thing with a side of mashed potatoish type mush.

But mine actually turned out!
It looks maybe a 3, but tastes like a ten!

In the bowl of a food processor, pulse onion, carrots, celery and garlic until finely chopped, about 10 pulses.

In a medium bowl, combine oats, chile powder, thyme, salt and black pepper; set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg. Add sirloin to egg and mix thoroughly with

your hands. Add oat mixture and onion mixture and mix with your hands until well combined. Spoon into loaf pan, smoothing top with the back of spoon. Place pan on a large baking sheet and bake for 1 hour.

Prepare glaze: In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Remove meatloaf from oven and pour half of glaze over top, distributing evenly; reserve remaining half. Return to oven and bake for 30 minutes, until an instant read thermometer registers 160 degrees when inserted in center. Let cool for 10 minutes. Slice into 8 equal pieces and serve with remaining glaze for dipping.